0-4 Year Old Books

This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285396 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.8 x 0.4 cm

Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can't wait to learn all about the woodland they live in. But when he learns that his sisters won't be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day. With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241552735 • Author: Beatrix Potter • Publisher: Warne • Format: Hardback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 20 x 16.7 x 1.5 cm

Mouse's new house seems perfect, with just enough room for his things. But who's that growling by the piano? And who's that snapping in the bathtub? And who's that sliding down the banister? Soon, the house is bursting at the seams. Packed full of surprises, this funny tale about unexpected friendships will delight small children, as they discover the tiger, crocodile and bear hidden in Mouse’s house. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788810418 Author: Tracey Coderoy Publisher: Little Tiger Format: Paperback Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.5cm

The animals in Emily’s jungle wallpaper can’t sleep, and they are bellowing and stomping and growling and keeping her awake! “Go to sleep!” shouts Emily. “We’ve tried and tried, but can’t!” says the tiger. So Emily climbs into the wallpaper and shows the animals how to get ready for bed. Only baths and lullabies aren’t quite the same in the jungle…! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848691865 • Author: Timothy Knapman, Laura Hughes • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4cm

When the mischievous monkey discovers a paintbox, he has a brilliant idea, but things don’t go quite as Monkey has planned . . . A hilarious rhyming tale from award-winning author Steve Smallman and illustrator Nick Schon. Perfect for reading with young children and making them laugh out loud! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788816595 • Author: Steve Smallman, Nick Schon • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Celebrate Elmer’s 30th Birthday with this much-loved picture book that shows children that it is OK to be different!  Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide. Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781842707319 • Author:  David McKee • Publisher:  Andersen Press; 12th edition • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.98 x 0.36 x 27.58 cm

Introducing Can I Have a Hug, a sweet story to help children deal with separation. Stu Fluster is the kid brother of Frettie Fluster, the Worry Monster Expert. Stus best friend Sam is moving away, and Stu wants to know when he can hug him again. Frettie and Stu write to the worry monsters, who show them that there are plenty of different ways to get the warm, fuzzy feeling of a hug! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800584044 • Author: Rosie Greening, Lara Ede • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 26 x 0.4 cm

Deep in the soft green shadows of the jungle two tiny cubs pounce and play with their mother. But then one night Mother Tiger goes into the jungle to hunt. Left alone, the cubs find the night seems much bigger and darker than before... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781845064617 • Author: M. Christina Butler • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26 x 24 x 0.2cm

Princess Skye is SO clumsy. There's no way she can dance at Queen Elsie's birthday ball with all her friends! But waiting for her at Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop is a pet who might just change her mind . . . Pandarina is a magical panda who LOVES to dance. Can Pandarina help Princess Skye find her feet? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444967166 • Author: Matilda Rose, Tim Budgen • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 19.4 x 1 x 12.8 cm

A sweet touchy-feely book, just right for sharing with babies and toddlers.  The furry textures are a delight to touch, and even very young babies will reach out to touch them.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781409562467 • Author: Fiona Watt • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  10 • Dimensions:  16 x 2.2 x 16.4 cm

Follow a herd of zebras on an epic migration across the African plains. As the sun beats down on the scorched wilderness, these brave zebras trundle on. Who knows what dangers lie ahead or what the herd may find at the end of this extraordinary journey? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781838914189 • Author: Jonny Marx • Publisher:  Caterpillar Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  19 • Dimensions: 22.5 x 27.5 x 0.6 cm

Join the Tinysaurs on an adorable Valentines adventure! The residents of Tinytown haven't received any happy mail on Valentine's Day--so it's up to the Tinysaurs to bring love and joy back into the neighbourhood! On Valentine's Day, a time when Tinytown should be filled with laughter and love, no one is happy. There are no hearts or flowers to be found anywhere! The Tinysaurs learn that the mail hasn't been delivered, so no one has received their valentines. They decide to try to make everyone happy by sharing balloons, baking a cake, and giving flowers--but they run into all kinds of problems trying to put their plans into action.  Then Clawdie comes up with a new idea. Could it work? Adorable artwork and fun rhymes make this book a perfect addition to story time with a special little one on Valentine's Day or any day. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781838915872 • Author: Patricia Hegarty  • Publisher:  Tiger Tales • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 21.11 x 0.97 x 21.11 cm

Thumping head? Tummy ache? Nose all sore and sniffy? Then call for Doctorsaurus and she’ll fix you in a jiffy! Triceratops has hurt his horn and T-Rex’s nose is all blocked and snotty. Join Doctorsaurus as she races to the rescue and helps the poorly dinosaurs feel better. But when Brontosaurus has a tummy ache, the dinosaurs get a little more than they bargained for!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788818629 • Author: Emi-Lou May • Publisher:  Little Tiger Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  24.5 x 0.4 x 28 cm

A pitch perfect picture book with breathtakingly beautiful, textured illustrations and a heartwarming story from author-illustrator, Jonny Lambert. When Bear moves into a new home in the woods, his home feels empty, and Bear is a little bit lonely. With a RAT-A-TAT-TAT! on his neighbour's door, Bear quickly finds a warm smile and friendship with Hare. When a storm CRASHES through the wood, destroying Bear's home, the two friends discover that home is more than just a house... it's where the heart is. Exploring the true meaning of belonging, this is the perfect introduction into the joys and complexities of friendship. Another story to treasure for fans of Jonny Lambert's other books, Little Why, The Great Aaa-Ooo, The Only Lonely Panda and The Big Angry Roar. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781801045957 • Author: Jonny Lambert • Publisher:  Little Tiger Press Group • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Are you a bear considering keeping your very own bees? Can't get enough of delicious honey? Then this is the book for you! With invaluable tips such as how to make a tiny crown for your queen bee, you can become a master beekeeper in no time! Learn how to care for your new buzzy friends in easy-to-follow steps - but don't forget to absolutely never hug the bees. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135255 • Author: Pip Cornell  • Publisher: Andersen Press  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.6 x 0.8 x 28.7cm

'Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds's exuberant illustrations highlight the fun! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135422 • Author: Jeanne Willis • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 0.64 x 27.31 cm

Discover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather. Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson.  But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can’t bear to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him. When a little girl knocks on the door, the boy discovers how many lives Dadaji touched with his art, and finds a way to continue his legacy. The perfect book for children suffering a bereavement, with an uplifting and heartfelt focus on continuing a legacy for those who aren't around anymore. Winner of the Diverse Book Award for Best Picture Book 2023. A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year book and longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839138195 • Author: Rashmi Sirdeshpande • Publisher: Andersen Press FOB • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26 x 25 x 0.5 cm

All aboard the Butt Force One! Travel the world and back again in this TOOT-ally hilarious rhyming romp following the most destructive fart to ever be farted! When Eddie’s dad lets off a ground-shakingly shocking fart, they know it’s about to take the world by stinky storm. And only they can stop it . . . Get ready for a toot-acular, rip-roaring, globe-spanning adventure to catch the powerful parp! Perfect for children (and adults) who love a little potty-humour! Written by – but not inspired by – Matt Coyne, bestselling author and creator of the Man vs. Baby blog, with EXPLOSIVE illustrations by Richard Merritt. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444966190 • Author: Matt Coyne • Publisher: Hachette Childrens Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.4 x 24.8 x 0.6 cm

Look, learn and share transport words with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to modes of transport and is packed with words and illustrations to discover and talk about. Engaging questions are scattered around the pages to encourage inquisitive toddlers to interact with the book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781789895049 • Author:  Ailie Busby • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

When Fox tells sweet, silly Goose that her ears are missing, Goose is all a-fluster. Then she meets Peacock, who just happens to be selling ears. Goose is so excited, she doesn't notice his pointy ears, bushy tail and sharp teeth. Will her friends save Goose from a terrible trick? This beautiful story perfect for a bedtime read with your little one. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695023 • Author: Marni McGee • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 23 x 0.4cm